Bead Swap for My So Called Junky Life

Today is the reveal for My So Called Junky Life's bead swap.. I was paired w/ Julie of Legacy of Love Artistic Crafts. We sent our partner 20 beads & a focal. Let me tell you trying to stay close to only 20 beads was tough! I got some beautiful beads in all my favourite colours w/ a twist, instead of the chunky gemstones I usually work in, these were faceted glass beads, some w/ an AB finish. I added a few pearls in the same colours, a copper toggle & some copper chain. I reworked the focal that Julie had made since I used copper instead of silver. I really enjoyed working w/ the glass beads & I am REALLY digging the faceted rondelles. Thanks Julie, I hope I did your offering proud, & a big Thank You to Sarah for putting it together. Once again I can't post direct links,I'm sorry for the inconvenience

Bead Soup & A Bead Swap

I got my beads from Filomena @ Pink Velvet Bird. She sent lots of pretty blues, some cording & a great flower pin she makes for the focal.She also sent some tea, a magnet( I love magnets, you can barely see my fridge!)some cool earwires, a bracelet wire, embroidery floss & a great little metal box(another weakness!).Now I have a small confession, I don't usually work w/ much blue, but I think this is a good way to step out of my comfort zone. I am going to use this a an opportunity to step up my game. In a funny coincidence, I also sent blue to Filomena! I won't say any more about that because hers are still on the way.... ;)
There is another Bead Swap going on @ 'MySoCalledJunkyLife' blogspot, (sorry I am having trouble posting links today)There aren't many sign-ups yet, so if you are interested, check it out.